Proverbs 29:25

Modern

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Traditional

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

Literal

The fear of man sets a snare, and one trusting in YHWH will be set on high.

Latin

Qui timet hominem cito corruet; qui sperat in Domino sublevabitur.

Hebrew

English

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

fear of man is a snare: See Proverbs 1:7; Luke 12:4–5.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
Luke 12:4
I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Psalm 91:14
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
John 12:42–43
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 125:1
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
2 Timothy 4:16–17
At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.
1 Peter 1:21
Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 26:69–74
Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.